# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1459 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1460 --- ## [Help with Moving Analog Indicator](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-moving-analog-indicator/11489)
**Author:** [@ellcap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ellcap)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-with-moving-analog-indicator/11489 "2016-04-14T15:08:30Z")
I have the device bound to a data type that has 4 Levels of alarming. I want the Analog Indicator only to display the HH/H/L/LL alarm if that attribute is enabled. I have a property, HighHighEN that is a bool that I ca… --- ## [Upgrading to 7.8.2](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-to-7-8-2/11493)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-to-7-8-2/11493 "2016-04-14T12:15:35Z")
Hi guys, we are finally upgrading to 7.8.2 from 7.8.0, Is there anything I should know in advance to make the process go as smooth as possible? I’m going to make my usual proj, tag and gateway backup and also IT will be … --- ## [Importing .xlsx template into Report Module](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-xlsx-template-into-report-module/11503)
**Author:** [@sachin.rewale6486](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sachin.rewale6486)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/importing-xlsx-template-into-report-module/11503 "2016-04-14T08:31:30Z")
Can xlsx template be imported into Ignitions Report Module. If its possible, how that can be done. I have a xlsx file of the report and i want to replicate the same into ignition report.... --- ## [Is there a way to load a UDT instance via script?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-a-udt-instance-via-script/11499)
**Author:** [@jsteward](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jsteward)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-a-udt-instance-via-script/11499 "2016-04-14T00:53:06Z")
Is there a way to load a UDT instance via script? Or rather, I'd like to pass a UDT datatype as a parameter to a popup window but I want to use a different UDT instance than the one the component is bound to. Any help … --- ## [Report Font Bug](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-font-bug/11490)
**Author:** [@WillMT10](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/WillMT10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-font-bug/11490 "2016-04-14T00:10:45Z")
I'm having an odd issue with the Report Designer. When I change a font from Dialog Plain to Dialog Bold, it changes the font to "STIXIntegrals D Bold". I've tried reverting it to Dialog Bold but it always switches to t… --- ## [Show non visible components in Design mode](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-non-visible-components-in-design-mode/11500)
**Author:** [@ellcap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ellcap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/show-non-visible-components-in-design-mode/11500 "2016-04-13T21:50:24Z")
Is there a method I can use for a window to see if it's in design mode? I have a show/hide tags button so the operators can see tags in runtime if they want. I'd like to, if I'm in design mode, always have them show. I… --- ## [Home Page Image](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-page-image/11491)
**Author:** [@sudhamoorthy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sudhamoorthy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/home-page-image/11491 "2016-04-13T17:44:07Z")
Hi, I have an image in the homepage, which is maximized such that, it occupies the full page. In design mode, it doesn't show empty spaces around it. However, in launch mode, it's not showing the image for the whole… --- ## [Unable to update a tags alarm config using editTag](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-update-a-tags-alarm-config-using-edittag/11003)
**Author:** [@RuggedcomAB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/RuggedcomAB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/unable-to-update-a-tags-alarm-config-using-edittag/11003 "2016-04-13T14:23:42Z")
I have Ignition v7.7.4. Through scripting I am creating a tag, and setting up a single alarm condition called "DO Alarm1". This appears to work. I can create the tag as scripted. Later, I want to update the tag's Displ… --- ## [Mobile launch error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-launch-error/11498)
**Author:** [@HALW80](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/HALW80)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-launch-error/11498 "2016-04-13T12:01:32Z")
similar to this inductiveautomation.com/forum/v ... ort#p52877 Getting "Software caused connection abort:socket write error" Running Ignition v7.8.1 and Java 8v45 Was this issue resolved? --- ## [Slow Query on Reporting](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-query-on-reporting/11487)
**Author:** [@illank86](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/illank86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/slow-query-on-reporting/11487 "2016-04-12T02:29:36Z")
Hi Guys, i have a problem when trying to generate report.. its take very long time to show the data, but mostly, the reporting show red screen with database icon which means database are disconnected. but when i saw th… --- ## [Logger for opcua server exposed tag features](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logger-for-opcua-server-exposed-tag-features/11479)
**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logger-for-opcua-server-exposed-tag-features/11479 "2016-04-10T09:00:35Z")
for the exposed tag feature of ignition in 7.8.2, can we activate some logger to have some diagnostics about connections and subscription of external opcua client ? I need to troubleshoot an interface between ignition op… --- ## [Is there any way to set default line style?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-set-default-line-style/11485)
**Author:** [@fledder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/fledder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-set-default-line-style/11485 "2016-04-09T22:16:05Z")
I'm doing a bunch of piping with the line tool, and it would be great to be able to set the default line style to match what I'm doing (8 pt gray)... is there a way to do this? --- ## [Changing fill paint from properties in a template](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-fill-paint-from-properties-in-a-template/11486)
**Author:** [@neergh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/neergh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/changing-fill-paint-from-properties-in-a-template/11486 "2016-04-09T20:25:54Z")
Hi, I'm new to this forum and IA. Been designing a template and the template works correctly except for one animation I can't get right. I have 3 rectangles, No 1 and 2 are connected to UDT and change color (RED … --- ## [Problem query report data using timestamp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-query-report-data-using-timestamp/11484)
**Author:** [@Curlyandshemp](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Curlyandshemp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-query-report-data-using-timestamp/11484 "2016-04-08T23:02:55Z")
I am using the reporting module for the first time and am having an issue running a query using a popup calendar to specify start time and end time to query data from MySql datatable. query in report: \[attachment=4\]201… --- ## [Report designer not displaying oversized page correctly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-designer-not-displaying-oversized-page-correctly/11277)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Bohon](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Caleb_Bohon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-designer-not-displaying-oversized-page-correctly/11277 "2016-04-08T14:34:15Z")
In the report designer, I changed the size of a page and noticed that the page stays positioned as if it was still a 8.5 x 11 page. It doesn't matter if the report is bigger or smaller, the report designer seems to posit… --- ## [Title of the window](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/title-of-the-window/11475)
**Author:** [@sudhamoorthy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sudhamoorthy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/title-of-the-window/11475 "2016-04-08T12:04:34Z")
Hi, I'm trying to design a project. I have put couple of docked windows and tried to change the title of the windows. However for some windows, even though I have changed the title, it is still displayed as 'Docked Win… --- ## [Add gateway report to an alarm email notification](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-gateway-report-to-an-alarm-email-notification/11429)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Jeror](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin_Jeror)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-gateway-report-to-an-alarm-email-notification/11429 "2016-04-08T07:42:14Z")
Hi, Is it possible to add a dynamic gateway report to an alarm email notification? If it's not, it will be great!! Bests --- ## [Cannot browse connection "Ignition OPC-UA server"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-browse-connection-ignition-opc-ua-server/11459)
**Author:** [@Yongzhi.Liu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yongzhi.Liu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-browse-connection-ignition-opc-ua-server/11459 "2016-04-08T03:19:23Z")
I am running Ignition 7.8.2 on "Linux CCDebianCF 3.20-4-686-pae #1 SMP Debian 3.2.68-1+deb7u3 i686 GNU/Linux" Simulator Devices:https://ge.box.com/s/mbf895g29qflwn498o8adcth6gzlwile OPC UA setting https://ge.box.com… --- ## [Update to User Manual](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-to-user-manual/10938)
**Author:** [@ovendenk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ovendenk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/update-to-user-manual/10938 "2016-04-07T20:18:50Z")
I was wondering if there is plans to update the user manual with all the new features and function? For instance, I noticed that there is a whole section of database expression functions, but nothing about them in either… --- ## [Serial module kill gateway](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serial-module-kill-gateway/11481)
**Author:** [@DawidF](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DawidF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/serial-module-kill-gateway/11481 "2016-04-07T14:06:27Z")
Hi, Today i killed the production with one script, thing looked very bad, but i cope with issue now. I use ignition 7.6.7 (b2014082615) and serial module 1.6.7 (b2014082615) on Java 1.8.0\_31 on Windows Server 2012 R2… --- ## [Combobox pops up on different screen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/combobox-pops-up-on-different-screen/11469)
**Author:** [@gsaltis](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/gsaltis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/combobox-pops-up-on-different-screen/11469 "2016-04-07T13:15:08Z")
I looked for this issue and didn't find anything so I am posting it here. I have a fairly straightforward client with handful of subwindows. I have monitor setup with two monitors where the second monitor extends the d… --- ## [Timer/Counter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-counter/11450)
**Author:** [@Mr.K001](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mr.K001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/timer-counter/11450 "2016-04-06T20:07:23Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering what would be the best approach for making a timer/counter? basically start counting when Boolean comes on and stop counting when it goes off (how many seconds took) and I want it to work in … --- ## [Rookie Question-Animation multi state](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rookie-question-animation-multi-state/11477)
**Author:** [@ellcap](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/ellcap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rookie-question-animation-multi-state/11477 "2016-04-06T17:56:40Z")
new to igntion, no to hmi in general. Created UDT for an analog data type. It has 4 Alarms, generated from the PLC, in it's structure. (H,HH,L,LL) Using the NumericLabel component, I want turn foreground color ye… --- ## [Python Interpreter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-interpreter/10896)
**Author:** [@r\_beall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/r_beall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/python-interpreter/10896 "2016-04-06T13:04:09Z")
Hi, I posted a similar question yesterday in the regular forum but I doubt many people are on 7.8 so maybe someone in here can help. When I write a script in the script console (multiline buffer) to test something, I'm… --- ## [Errors in historian](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/errors-in-historian/11476)
**Author:** [@benoit](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/benoit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/errors-in-historian/11476 "2016-04-06T11:48:41Z")
I have a similar configuration that work on one machine but don't on others... I have an application Ignition that stores historian on an SQL server database. While on my own machine it works, on my collegues machines … --- ## [Shared scripts in 7.6](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-scripts-in-7-6/11467)
**Author:** [@Fabrice\_CHAVEROT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Fabrice_CHAVEROT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shared-scripts-in-7-6/11467 "2016-04-06T09:16:37Z")
Hello, Is there a way to have shared scripts in legacy version (7.6) (under the app namespace) I have several global script modules I use in several projects. Each time I modify a script module, I must import it in a… --- ## [Help on Wind Turbine animation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-on-wind-turbine-animation/11465)
**Author:** [@sudhamoorthy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sudhamoorthy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/help-on-wind-turbine-animation/11465 "2016-04-05T22:08:12Z")
Hi, I'm new to ignition. I need some help in design. I have chosen a wind turbine from symbol factory. I want to make it move. For that, I configured a timer and gave the Bound value as 360 and Step By as 20 and conf… --- ## [Segment violation in native code for SQLite - possible fixes](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/segment-violation-in-native-code-for-sqlite-possible-fixes/11471)
**Author:** [@driverk](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/driverk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/segment-violation-in-native-code-for-sqlite-possible-fixes/11471 "2016-04-05T22:06:50Z")
Lots of SIGSEGV fixes in later Java versions, just not clear if any of them would address this issue. Ignition version = 7.8.2 JDK = 1.8.0\_31 OS = Red Hat Linux 6.7 This is on our test system; would like to make sur… --- ## [Difficulty with an OPC connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difficulty-with-an-opc-connection/11470)
**Author:** [@mreff555](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mreff555)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/difficulty-with-an-opc-connection/11470 "2016-04-05T20:23:59Z")
First let me start by saying this is my first experience working with OPC. I certainly hope it is my last, as it has been rather difficult. I have a vision system running an OPC server which I am trying to connect to. … --- ## [String Array limited to 240 array items?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-array-limited-to-240-array-items/11452)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/string-array-limited-to-240-array-items/11452 "2016-04-05T17:47:10Z")
I have just started testing the use of tags of data type: String Array I am using 7.8.1 I have not found much documentation of this data type, but based on testing it seems there is a limit to 240 array items. Is th… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1458) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1460)